Archive for February, 2008

Government clarifies parking enforcement

UK drivers may be pleased to read that parking enforcement is set to become more transparent under government plans.The state is to introduce a new framework at the end of March that will ensure that local authorities do not use enforcement to

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Work drivers \’a handful\’

Motorists who drive for work purposes could be risking a claim on their car insurance by taking chances at the wheel.Research by road safety charity Brake has shown that 15 per cent of these drivers admit to eating while driving. This compares

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Wheels \’a common factor\’ in bike MOT failure

Many UK bikers may have found that they need to claim on their motorcycle insurance as a result of badly worn tyres, with wheels being a common reason for MOT failures.A study by the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA) has shown that

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European auto industry calls for supportive legislation on CO2

Europe\’s automobile industry is requesting that the European Union (EU) fit forthcoming CO2 legislation around manufacturing cycles.While a phase-in period has been recommended for the legislation between 2012 and 2015, this proposal needs to

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Brits \’paying an extra £1.9 billion\’ for insurance

Motorists in the UK are paying over the odds for their car insurance because they are not taking the time to shop around, findings have shown.According to a study by swiftcover.com, Britons are paying an extra £1.9 billion every year for

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Private nurses for common folks

You may think of private nurses as a luxury for the ultra-rich, like a butler or personal chauffeur. But hiring in-house medical care has become an increasingly viable option for regular folks too.

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Bogus instructors face crackdown

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced that it is clamping down on bogus driving instructors.Britons learning to drive are being urged to check that their instructor is fully qualified, as those who are not are committing a crime by

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Brits agree that mobiles impact badly on driving ability

The majority of Britons believe that using a mobile phone at the wheel affects a motorist\’s driving ability.On the anniversary of the penalty change for being caught using a handheld phone behind the wheel, research by the Department for

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\’Half of motorists text while driving\’

Almost 50 per cent of UK motorists could be risking more than a car insurance claim by texting on their mobile phones while driving.According to figures gathered by the RAC Foundation, 45 per cent of drivers text on their phones while at the

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iCar Rumors Spark Driver Interest

Why spend the night at an ordinary hotel when you can stay at one of America\’s fabulous eco-adventure resorts? With activities ranging from white-water rafting to sport fishing, these resorts combine adventure-filled days with relaxed evenings in unique natural settings.

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